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Calling all attorneys presently on or interested in being on the Indigent Defense Counsel list:

Please allow this to serve as a reminder to those presently on the list that you are required to:

1)Submit verification annually that you are in compliance with the CLE requirements in order to continue to receive misdemeanor appointments. It is mandatory that you successfully complete a minimum of six (6) hours of training in State Bar of Texas and/or Smith County Council of Judges approved training in criminal law, ethics, evidence or trial practice. Please click here for the 2015 Annual Reporting Affidavit.

It is essential that you submit a new application and proof of compliance on or before December 15, 2015 in order to avoid suspension from or to be considered for placement on the Misdemeanor Court Appointment list.